Has the proven ability to be flexible and manage numerous competing priorities in an unstructured environment calmly and effectively

Excels in fast-paced environments

Has a strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships, particularly in ambiguous or uncertain situations

To fill the role of:

Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC)

Utilizing the Behavioral Health Consulting model of care, the BHC works collaboratively as a member of the primary care team to provide brief 15-30 minute interventions to individual patients across the lifespan. The BHC will work closely with primary care physicians within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate behavioral based treatment plans and group programs to support improved health outcomes.

Requirements of the role:

A minimum of two years’ experience working in primary care and/or a community based setting required, experience with vulnerable populations is preferred

Registration and in good standing with relevant College as recognized by the Health Professions Act

Standard first aid and CPR – level C

A strong belief in approaching health wholistically and practicing in culturally responsive manners

Desire to work to one’s full scope of practice within their areas of competency

Solution focused and a strength based approach to problem solving; training in motivational interviewing and health change methodology are assets

Ability to think in terms of population health by using approaches like stepped care and group sessions and identification of clinical pathways

Sound judgement and good business acumen

Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license

What to expect day to day:

To work collaboratively in a patient centred, integrated team based primary care practice setting.

To participate in the care of individual patients, practice populations and associated communities

To assist in development of brief intervention strategies with clinic patients

To occasionally deliver group programs with multidisciplinary team members

To make professional, competent and autonomous decisions with patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

To act as a resource to other multidisciplinary team members, healthcare institutions and community agencies or programs.

To ensure accurate, objective and timely clinical documentation in the appropriate medical record.

Coordination of various special projects, as required to meet organizational objectives